Very straightforward story of explorers from Earth who have been on an alien (titular) planet for 600 years. The action here is an invasion from the north, precursor to a long winter, and the described siege reminds me of [b:Legend|618177|Legend (The Drenai Saga, #1)|David Gemmell|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1388201276s/618177.jpg|1805413] by [a:David Gemmell|11586|David Gemmell|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1202771023p2/11586.jpg].

Unfortunately, there isn't must story to it other than that. The main female character is strong and well written. Her romance with the male protagonist has aspects of Romeo and Juliet. I understand a descendant of her race stars in [b:City of Illusions|201889|City of Illusions|Ursula K. Le Guin|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1382955526s/201889.jpg|89334], and maybe this book in combination with that one would be okay.

By itself, though, I just can't recommend it.